Johnny Marr writes Channel 4 sitcom theme song

Johnny Marr has written and recorded the theme song for the forthcoming Channel 4 sitcom 'The Increasingly Poor Decisions Of Todd Margaret'

The song from the former Smiths guitarist is named 'Life Is Sweet' and will air when the show debuts in the UK on October 1 at 10pm (BST). The show follows the plight of an office temp, played by American comedian David Cross, in a London office, and will run for six episodes.

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